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[Symfony][1] is a **PHP framework** for web and console applications and a set
of reusable **PHP components**. Symfony is used by thousands of web
applications and most of the [popular PHP projects][2].

Installation
------------

* [Install Symfony][4] with Composer (see [requirements details][3]).
* Symfony follows the [semantic versioning][5] strictly, publishes "Long Term
  Support" (LTS) versions and has a [release process][6] that is predictable and
  business-friendly.

Sponsor
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Symfony 7.1 is [backed][27] by
- [Rector][29]

**Rector** helps successful and growing companies to get the most of the code
they already have. Including upgrading to the latest Symfony LTS. They deliver
automated refactoring, reduce maintenance costs, speed up feature delivery, and
transform legacy code into a strategic asset. They can handle the dirty work,
so you can focus on the features.

Help Symfony by [sponsoring][28] its development!

Documentation
-------------

* Read the [Getting Started guide][7] if you are new to Symfony.
* Try the [Symfony Demo application][23] to learn Symfony in practice.
* Discover Symfony ecosystem in detail with [Symfony The Fast Track][26].
* Master Symfony with the [Guides and Tutorials][8], the [Components docs][9]
  and the [Best Practices][10] reference.

Community
---------

* [Join the Symfony Community][11] and meet other members at the [Symfony events][12].
* [Get Symfony support][13] on GitHub Discussions, Slack, etc.
* Follow us on [GitHub][14], [Twitter][15] and [Facebook][16].
* Read our [Code of Conduct][24] and meet the [CARE Team][25].

Contributing
------------

Symfony is an Open Source, community-driven project with thousands of
[contributors][19]. Join them [contributing code][17] or [contributing documentation][18].

Security Issues
---------------

If you discover a security vulnerability within Symfony, please follow our
[disclosure procedure][20].

About Us
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Symfony development is led by the [Symfony Core Team][22]
and supported by [Symfony contributors][19].

[1]: https://symfony.com
[2]: https://symfony.com/projects
[3]: https://symfony.com/doc/current/reference/requirements.html
[4]: https://symfony.com/doc/current/setup.html
[5]: https://semver.org
[6]: https://symfony.com/doc/current/contributing/community/releases.html
[7]: https://symfony.com/doc/current/page_creation.html
[8]: https://symfony.com/doc/current/index.html
[9]: https://symfony.com/doc/current/components/index.html
[10]: https://symfony.com/doc/current/best_practices/index.html
[11]: https://symfony.com/community
[12]: https://symfony.com/events/
[13]: https://symfony.com/support
[14]: https://github.com/symfony
[15]: https://twitter.com/symfony
[16]: https://www.facebook.com/SymfonyFramework/
[17]: https://symfony.com/doc/current/contributing/code/index.html
[18]: https://symfony.com/doc/current/contributing/documentation/index.html
[19]: https://symfony.com/contributors
[20]: https://symfony.com/security
[22]: https://symfony.com/doc/current/contributing/code/core_team.html
[23]: https://github.com/symfony/symfony-demo
[24]: https://symfony.com/coc
[25]: https://symfony.com/doc/current/contributing/code_of_conduct/care_team.html
[26]: https://symfony.com/book
[27]: https://symfony.com/backers
[28]: https://symfony.com/sponsor
[29]: https://getrector.com
